Line 4 · Beach
Gulf Shores & Orange Beach with kids
Alabama
Sugar-white sand, calm Gulf water, dolphin cruises and the Gulf State Park pier.
Calm, shallow water. Great for young swimmers.
Price it for your family from your ZIP →What it costs
Example for 2 adults and 2 kids, 5 days, including lodging, food and activities. Gas or flights depend on where you live, so price it from your ZIP for the full total.
| Where you stay | Estimated total* |
|---|---|
| Budget (1★) | $1,700 |
| Mid-range (3★) | $2,420 |
| Luxury (5★) | $4,610 |
*Planning estimate from typical recent prices, before travel, with an 8% buffer. Holiday weeks and school breaks cost more.
Best time to go
- JanOff
- FebOff
- MarGood
- AprGood
- MayBest
- JunBest
- JulGood
- AugGood
- SepBest
- OctBest
- NovGood
- DecOff
Top attractions in Alabama
- Gulf State ParkBeaches and trails
- Gulf State Park Pier1,500 ft fishing pier
- The WharfFerris wheel and shops
- Alabama Gulf Coast ZooAnimal encounters
- Fort MorganCivil War fort
- Bon Secour National Wildlife RefugeDunes and trails
- OWA Parks & ResortTheme park and water park
- Waterville USAWater park
- Backcountry Trail28 miles of paved trail
- USS Alabama Battleship Memorial ParkMobile
Where to eat in Alabama
- The Hangout$$Beach party restaurant
- Lulu's$$Jimmy Buffett's sister's place
- Original Oyster House$$Gulf oysters
- Doc's Seafood Shack$$Fried shrimp
- Fisher's$$$Orange Beach Marina
- Tacky Jacks$$Waterfront, casual
- Sea-N-Suds$$On the beach
- Wolf Bay Lodge$$Bayside seafood
- Cosmo's Restaurant$$Orange Beach
Things to do
- Dolphin cruiseSeveral daily
- Pirate cruiseKids get eye patches
- Deep-sea fishing charterHalf or full day
- Paddleboard or kayakBack bays
- Zipline at Gulf State ParkOver the dunes
- ParasailingOver the Gulf
- Ferris wheel at The WharfNight views
- Ferry to Dauphin IslandFrom Fort Morgan
- Share the Beach turtle walksSummer nesting season
Places change. Tap any name to check it on Google Maps before you go.